The Principles of Dynamics: An Elementary Text-Book for Science Students (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Richard Wormell

9780364762905: The Principles of Dynamics: An Elementary Text-Book for Science Students (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 036476290X ISBN 13: 9780364762905

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Foundations of dynamics, made clear for science students

This classical text, in a revised edition from the late 19th century, introduces the core ideas of motion, force, and energy with careful definitions and practical examples.

It presents time and space as the basic measures of physical change, then builds toward the laws of motion, momentum, and work, using clear, stepwise explanations and worked problems. The book emphasizes an educational, inductive approach to concepts and notation, making it suitable for students beginning study in dynamics and related fields.

Readers will follow a structured progression from measuring space and time to analyzing forces, impulses, and energy. The text includes worked exercises, diagrams, and a comprehensive contents layout that guides learners through topics like velocity, acceleration, gravity, projectiles, and simple machines. It also discusses the historical development of ideas and the practical language used in dynamics, helping readers connect theory with problem solving.

Clear definitions and gradual development of core concepts in dynamics
Step-by-step worked examples and exercises to reinforce learning
Discussion of units, measurements, and the relationships between force, mass, and motion
Progress from basic kinematics to energy, momentum, and the laws of motion

Ideal for readers of introductory physics and for students preparing for more advanced courses in dynamics and engineering.

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